Here in central Maine it's still cold, 0 F and below at night, below
freezing many days.  There were no good days for cleansing flights from
Thanksgiving until Jan 25.  We then had a few warm afternoons, and have had
since.  When we do the bees dirty the snow very well.   Since dead bees
don't dirty snow, this is encouraging.  I'm hoping for a day warm enough to
give some pollen substitute patties soon.  Guess the groundhog got a peek
at his shadow.

Bill Morong